The latest CONCACAF Rankings have been released following the intense action of the October international window, which featured several key World Cup Qualifying matches and friendlies across the region. Bermuda holds steady at 21st place with 903 points, as the regional table saw some movement further up the standings.
The top of the rankings remains unchanged, with Mexico (2,019) retaining the number one spot. The reigning Gold Cup and Nations League champions solidified their position following friendlies against strong South American opposition in Colombia and Ecuador.
Fellow FIFA World Cup 26 co-hosts, Canada (1,818), also held firm in second place after their own series of international friendlies against Australia and Colombia. Panama (1,765), the United States (1,727), and Costa Rica (1,701) complete a stable top five.
The ongoing CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers have shaped the sub-regional standings.
In Central America, Panama continues to lead the pack, leveraging their unbeaten start to the Final Round of qualifying. They are followed by Costa Rica in second, who secured a draw with Honduras and a win against Nicaragua. Honduras, the current group leader in the Final Round of WCQ, is third, with Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Belize rounding out the sub-region.
Meanwhile, Jamaica (1,510) remains the leading side in the Caribbean, despite suffering a major upset during the qualifying window. Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, and Curaçao all retained their places in the Caribbean top five.
The most significant result to impact the rankings came from the Caribbean. Curaçao delivered the biggest upset of the month with a decisive 2-0 victory against Jamaica on October 10th at Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad. The win saw the previously 12th-ranked Curaçao defeat the 7th-ranked Jamaica, causing a ripple effect in the points.
In terms of overall movement, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was the biggest mover, improving two places to 21st after consecutive friendly wins over Cuba. Guatemala (#8), Martinique (#13), and Guadeloupe (#14) each improved by one spot in the latest update.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Windy Challenge Crowns Champions at Archery Nationals
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The National Archery Association of Bermuda’s Outdoor National Championships finally went ahead on Southside this weekend, but only after a delay and a fierce battle against relentless wind at the Gold Point Archery Range.
Following a postponement last weekend due to poor weather, the competition was delayed again on Saturday to allow for a brief pause in the rain. However, the strong breeze remained constant, buffeting the targets with a sustained force of 25 knots and powerful gusts reaching up to 30 knots.
Archers had to demonstrate remarkable focus and rapid adaptation to the challenging crosswinds throughout the 12 ends of competition. The difficult rescheduling meant that eight archers in the Amateur and Junior Divisions were unfortunately unable to compete.
Despite the testing conditions, the Men’s Medal Matches delivered high drama.
Camerin Pickering, a familiar face on the international stage, showcased his experience by claiming the Gold Medal.
The Silver Medal went to Jaydon Roberts, who put in a strong performance to secure second place, while Bernard Wade rounded out the podium by taking the Bronze Medal.
In the Women’s Medal Match Finals, it was Robin Selley who successfully negotiated the wind to claim the Gold Medal.
Elektra Smith impressed with a solid performance to secure the Silver Medal, while the Bronze Medal was claimed by N’Dera Smith, ensuring a strong showing for the top female archers of the day.
The event, which is a crucial fixture in the national calendar, successfully determined the top archers in a demanding environment, proving their skill and mental fortitude in extreme conditions.
Senior Men’s Recurve Qualifications after 72 arrows the archers finished:
1. Jaydon Roberts 591/720 2. Camerin Pickering 588/720 3. Bernard Wade III 544/720 4. Robert O’Connor 319/720
Men’s Medal Match Finals
Gold - Camerin Pickering Silver - Jaydon Roberts Bronze - Bernard Wade
Senior Women’s Recurve Qualifications after 72 arrows the archers finished:
1. Robin Selley 522/720 2. Elektra Smith 300/720 3. N’Dera Smith 250/720
Women’s Medal Match Finals
Gold - Robin Selley Silver - Elektra Smith Bronze - N’Dera Smith
Amateur & Junior Medal Finishes after 72 arrows:
Men’s Amateur Gold Medal - Jamie Fraser Men’s Under 15 Gold Medal - Braeden Fraser Women’s Under 13 Gold Medal - Sophia Davidge Men’s Under 13 Gold Medal - George Esterhuysen
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Bermuda to Host Group B Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers
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Bermuda has been selected as one of the host nations for Round One of the 2026 CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Qualifiers, marking the first step on the road to the next FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
CONCACAF confirmed that the initial phase of the competition will take place from January 24th to February 2nd, 2026.
The competition features 30 participating teams, with the top nations receiving byes to the Final Round. Bermuda will be keen to capitalize on home-field advantage as they welcome four regional rivals.
Group B Confirmed for Bermuda
Bermuda will host Group B and will face the following visiting nations in a round-robin format:
Panama Saint Kitts and Nevis Suriname Bonaire
The selection as a host nation is a significant boost for the local game, providing Bermuda’s youth women's team with crucial home support in a tournament designed to find the region’s qualifiers for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Bermuda Game Schedule @ Flora Duffy South Field Stadium
Saturday January 24th
Panama vs. Bonaire Bermuda vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Monday January 26th
Suriname vs. Panama Bonaire vs. Bermuda
Wednesday January 28th
Bonaire vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis Bermuda vs. Suriname
Friday January 30th
Suriname vs. Bonaire Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Panama
Sunday February 1st
Saint Kitts and Nevis vs. Suriname Panama vs. Bermuda
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Bermuda’s World Cup Dreams Over in Jamaica
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Jamaica 4 Bermuda 0
Bermuda’s hopes of reaching the CONCACAF play-offs for the 2026 World Cup have ended after a clinical Jamaica side secured a dominant 4-0 victory in Kingston.
The loss means Bermuda are now mathematically eliminated from advancing out of the group with two games remaining in the Concacaf qualifying phase.
Jamaica Starting Line-up: - Andre Blake, Greg Leigh, Ethan Pinnock, Richard King, Dexter Lembikisa (Ian Fray 80th), Bobby Reid (Karoy Anderson 72nd), Isaac Hayden, Renaldo Cephas (Tyreece Campbell 72nd), Kaheim Dixon (Dujuan Richards 62nd), Kasey Palmer (Jonathan Russell 61st), Shamar Nicholson - Substitutes - Amarii Bell, Rumarn Burrell, Bailey Cadamarteri, Tafari Chambers, Mason Holgate, Damion Lowe, Jahmali Waite - Bermuda Starting Line-up: - Dale Eve, Lejaun Simmons (Deniche Hill 66th), Dante Leverock, Harry Twite (Julian Carpenter 75th), Justin Donawa, Roger Lee (Aunde Todd 66th), Keziah Martin, Kane Crichlow, Reggie Lambe, Djair Parfitt (Zeiko Lewis 73rd), Enrique Russell (David Jones Jr. 46th) - Substitutes - Detre Bell, J'Nai Butterfield Steede, Willie Clemons, Coleridge Fubler, Kieron Richardson, Rahzir Jones, Ne-Jai Tucker
Jamaica, featuring a host of Premier League and Championship talent, effectively ended the contest in the first half, racing to a three-goal lead.
Bermuda's resistance crumbled midway through the first half. The deadlock was broken in the 24th minute via an unfortunate own goal.
Just two minutes later, Bobby Reid doubled the Reggae Boyz’s advantage, finishing from close range. The pressure continued, and Shamar Nicholson made it 3-0 in the 35th minute, redirecting the ball subtly into the net.
The statistics highlighted Jamaica’s dominance, as they outshot Bermuda 13 to 2 in the first half and controlled a massive 72% of the possession.
Any hope of a Bermuda fightback was extinguished late in the second half. Substitute Dujuan Richards made it 4-0 in the 77th minute, running 30 yards before beating goalkeeper Dale Eve to his right.
Jamaica ended the match having outshot the visitors 28 to 5 overall. Bermuda keeper Dale Eve was kept busy throughout the evening, making a total of nine saves to prevent a larger scoreline. Final possession stood at 75% for Jamaica, versus 25% for Bermuda.
The result confirms that Bermuda’s World Cup journey for 2026 has reached its conclusion.
Monday, October 13, 2025
BOA Announce Beard CAC Games Chef de Mission
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The Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Beard as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda at the XXV Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, taking place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24 to August 8, 2026.
This marks Beard's third appointment to the prestigious leadership role, having previously served as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda at the 2018 CAC Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, 2022 CAC Games in San Salvador, El Salvador. His proven track record and understanding of the complexities involved in leading a diverse sport delegation makes him the ideal choice to guide Bermuda's athletes at these Games.
The Santo Domingo 2026 CAC Games represent a significant milestone as they celebrate the centennial of the sporting event, which held its first edition in Mexico City in 1926. Team Bermuda will join athletes from across the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America in this major multi-sport event.
BOA President, Peter Dunne stated, “We are delighted to have Jon Beard return as Chef de Mission for our CAC Games delegation. His experience, leadership, and dedication to our athletes were evident in El Salvador, and we have every confidence he will once again lead Team Bermuda with distinction in Santo Domingo."
As Chef de Mission, Beard will be responsible for all operational aspects of Team Bermuda's participation, including logistics coordination, athlete welfare, liaison with the host organizing committee, and serving as the official representative of Bermuda at the Games.
“It is an honour to once again serve as Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda. The CAC Games provide an important competitive platform for our athletes, and I am committed to ensuring they have the support they need to perform at their best while proudly representing Bermuda on the regional stage" Jon Beard responded.
The Santo Domingo 2026 CAC Games will feature athletes competing across multiple sports, providing crucial competition experience and qualification opportunities for Bermuda's athletes as they continue their journey toward future major Games.
Further announcements regarding Team Bermuda's participation, including sports and athlete selections, will be made as we get closer to the games.